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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Bupa Merrivale Care Home

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Living at Merrivale Rest Home is about continuing an active life with people who really care about your comfort and well-being. It's a happy place with a great atmosphere. Our gardens are also being beautifully landscaped as part of this project.

We welcome friends and family at any time.

At Merrivale, our residents also enjoy getting out and about in the Bupa van. We are close to Kamo Village shops and a regular van ride away from central Whangārei. There’s always something happening at Merrivale, and our residents can choose whether they get involved in the range of activities on offer, or just enjoy some quiet time.

We look forward to welcoming new residents and making them part of the warm family environment that is Merrivale Care Home. We will continue to provide rest home level care.

We would be delighted to have the opportunity to talk with you about our care. Please phone Karen Duncan, our General Manager, or feel free to drop in at any time.

For more information, please visit the Bupa link below or scroll down to download our brochure.

  • Small and friendly
  • 24 hour assistance
  • Outdoor spaces to enjoy

Care Offering

Bupa Merrivale Care Home provides a range of care offerings and services. If you are unsure which type of care is right for you or your loved one or would like to learn more about key terms and concepts, explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.

At rest home level care, individuals may require help with things like personal hygiene, meals, and medication. Some individuals may have some memory loss or a form of dementia, which can usually be supported, providing a safe and suitable environment for their needs.

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • Palliative Care (Contracted)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Dialysis
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
Availability

Yes we have availability

Permanent residency

Updated: 5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

We are currently not accepting short stay admissions

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $10 up to $20 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Hospital level care is for older people with complex medical needs that go beyond what rest home level care provides. This includes people with chronic health conditions, potential cognitive decline, limited mobility, or those recovering from illness, who require clinical support and oversight.

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • Palliative Care (Contracted)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Dialysis
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
Availability

Yes we have availability

Permanent residency

Updated: 5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

We are currently not accepting short stay admissions

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $10 - $20 up to $20 - $35 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Accommodation Options

You can be sure that you will receive high quality care regardless of the room type you choose. All rooms at Bupa Merrivale Care Home are of a certified standard, guaranteed by rigorous audits. For more information on room types explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.

All our residents receive the same consistent level of high-quality care. Then you have the option to choose between either standard or premium accommodation. Standard rooms attract no premium fees or additional charges.

Premium rooms offer enhanced amenities or attributes, over and above that of a standard room, for example they could include an ensuite or shared bathroom, a balcony, view, or a room that is larger than a standard room.

Care Features & Services

Residents at Bupa Merrivale Care Home have access to care, services, and activities that promote wellbeing, this is underpinned by our trust and reputation. Explore our offerings below, for more information on care homes and what they offer explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.

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Registered Nurse

Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Social Worker (on site)

Diversional Therapist

Activities Co-ordinator

Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Dietitian

Accredited Visitors

Kaumatua

Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

Other Personnel

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Languages Spoken

English

German

Māori - Te Reo

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Inter denominational

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May Bring Own Furniture

Single Rooms

Shared Rooms

Rooms suitable for a couple

Alcohol Permitted

Pets In Residence

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Phone Access In Own Room

Resident can adjust heating in own room

Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability

Lounges/seating areas

Primary Health Funded Short Term Care

Provide End of Life/Palliative Care

Palliative Care Contract

Day Programme for day stay clients

Outings

Whānau Room

Māori Kaupapa

Family Committee

Newsletter

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Confused Residents

Semi-Secure

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Registered Retirement Village?

Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Other Key Information

It's not unusual to want to know more about payments and meals. We also invite you to explore the special features and activities we offer. If you have any other questions, please reach out, we’d love to hear from you!

What's included in your fees and what's not?

A government subsidy may be available for part or all of your care.

Details about meals

Our menus are dietitian approved and cater to individual preferences and requirements.

Special features

At Merrivale we encourage and assist our residents so that they can lead a healthy, active lifestyle, maintaining outside interests and activities.

The environment at Merrivale is warm and friendly, and we respect the rights and individuality of each and every resident.

Interests & activities

A range of activities happen each day on an individual and group level which changes on a regular basis. We cater for people's special interests and hobbies. It is important to us that you live your day your way.

Location

1 Winger Crescent, Kamo, Whangārei 0112

Public Transport

0.20 km

Bus service from Kamo village. Taxi service available at the door. Mobility taxi available with wheelchair access.

Shops

0.20 km

At Kamo village

Mall

0.60 km

In central Whangārei

Parks

0.20 km

Several parks in the Kamo area

To find out more about Bupa Merrivale Care Home or to book a viewing get in touch today.

Key Contacts

Manager

Karen Duncan

Owner

Bupa Care Services

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